coprophage
coprophage · coprophages
A living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matterA living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.
Meaning
1 sensesA living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophBorrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, “dung”) + -φάγος (-phágos, “eater; glutton”). Equivalent to copro- + -phage.
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Forms
plural: coprophages| Singular | coprophage |
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